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Ocado, Sobeys to Develop Online Grocery Platform

By Jon Springer on Jan. 22, 2018

U.K.-based online grocery specialist Ocado bringing grocery ordering, automated fulfillment and home delivery solution to Sobeys; eyeing other partnerships

Amazon Go Expands, and Other Retailers Want In

By Phil Lempert on Apr. 09, 2018

The Lempert Report: A new company gives retailers the opportunity to get the latest on "shop and go" technology that tracks customer behavior.

Costco, Lowes, Stater Bros. Spur Rapid Instacart Expansion

By GHQ Staff on Oct. 04, 2017

Retailers join many in offering home delivery service

Walmart-Rakuten Deal to Bring E-Books to U.S., E-Grocery to Japan

By WGB Staff on Jan. 26, 2018

The partnership with the Japanese e-commerce giant will bring online grocery shopping and delivery to Walmart’s Seiyu retail chain in Japan, as well as e-books and e-readers to Walmart’s stores and online shop in the U.S.

How and Where Consumers Are Using Smart Speakers

By Phil Lempert on Apr. 26, 2018

The Lempert Report: Amazon Echo is leading the pack, according to several studies.

Ahold Delhaize Taps IRI for Analytics

By Natalie Taylor on Oct. 17, 2017

Company to provide POS, FSP and supply chain data for retail brands

Healthy Savings Program Expands to NYC

By WGB Staff on Jan. 29, 2018

The program offers users “smart discounts” on healthy food in grocery stores.

Robots to Invade Walmart

By GHQ Staff on Oct. 27, 2017

Retailer expanding test of shelf-scanning technology

Could Robots Make U.S. Recyclables Exportable Again?

By Phil Lempert on Feb. 02, 2018

The Lempert Report: China's recent ban on certain recycled wastes has drastically impacted what the U.S. can export there.

Kroger Collaborates With Google Cloud Platform

By GHQ Staff on Nov. 09, 2017

New service and infrastructure will accelerate digital initiatives for Restock Kroger Plan

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Crime & Safety: When Prevention Isn't Enough

Crime & Safety: When Prevention Isn't Enough

Feb. 22, 2023

The stresses of the ongoing pandemic, coupled with mounting economic uncertainty, social unrest and more have fueled a pressure cooker for grocery and convenience store customers and their employees.

How to win in fresh in 2023: Forget one-size-fits-all

How to win in fresh in 2023: Forget one-size-fits-all

Feb. 22, 2023

U.S. consumers in 2022 were nothing if not channel surfers. Tuned into a widening lineup of local retailers offering fresh food, consumers were willing to shop around and try new retailer categories as they sought to ease the pinch of grocery inflation, which stood at 11.8% in December.

Introducing WGB’s new grocery store opening map

Dec. 01, 2022

New store updates are important to our readers, so we’re adding a monthly feature to highlight them and demonstrate supermarket growth trends around the country.

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